What are the billing requirements for CPT 98980?

Requires at least 20 minutes of management time in the calendar month At least one interactive communication is required Cannot be billed for the same time counted toward RPM management

Does Healthcare SBC handle billing for 98980?

Yes. Our certified coders bill 98980 routinely as part of full-service revenue cycle management, including documentation review, correct unit calculation where applicable, modifier application and denial management specific to this code.

CPT 98980Remote Monitoring

CPT Code 98980: RTM Treatment Management, First 20 Minutes

RTM treatment management, first 20 minutes

CPT 98980 covers the first 20 minutes of remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management per calendar month, requiring interactive communication with the patient.

What this code covers

Requires at least one interactive real-time communication with the patient or caregiver during the month.

Time includes data review, care plan modification and patient communication.

Documented contemporaneously and attributable to monitoring management.

Billing and documentation notes

Requires at least 20 minutes of management time in the calendar month
At least one interactive communication is required
Cannot be billed for the same time counted toward RPM management

Related codes

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FAQ

CPT 98980, frequently asked questions questions

What is CPT code 98980?: CPT 98980 covers the first 20 minutes of remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management per calendar month, requiring interactive communication with the patient.
What are the billing requirements for CPT 98980?: Requires at least 20 minutes of management time in the calendar month At least one interactive communication is required Cannot be billed for the same time counted toward RPM management
Does Healthcare SBC handle billing for 98980?: Yes. Our certified coders bill 98980 routinely as part of full-service revenue cycle management, including documentation review, correct unit calculation where applicable, modifier application and denial management specific to this code.

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